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NJ A3402
NJ A3402Prohibits release of home addresses of certain public safety employees by governmental entities.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits government entities from releasing the home addresses of corrections officers, parole officers, probation officers, as well as current and retired law enforcement officers. Under the Open Public Records Act, P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), this information is considered a government record and is available to the public. The bill excludes the home addresses of these public safety employees from the definition of "government record." The bill also requires custodians of government records to redact the addresses from any records prior to granting public access, unless the information is sought for use by a governmental agency in carrying out its functions, or a private person seeking to enforce a child support order.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to prohibit government entities from releasing the home addresses of certain public safety employees, including corrections officers, parole officers, probation officers, and both current and retired law enforcement officers. Previously, under the Open Public Records Act (P.L.1963, c.73), such addresses were considered public government records. This legislation specifically excludes these home addresses from the definition of a "government record" and requires custodians of government records to redact them before making records public, with exceptions for use by government agencies in their official duties or by private individuals seeking to enforce child support orders.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3402 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3402_I1.HTM |
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